The team discussed the initial program for the data in the user activity report, specifically in regards to Standard RDP connections versus Citrix connections. It was mentioned that the initial program may appear as "Blank," "Published," or the name of a Citrix Delivery Group. There was also some confusion regarding the initial protocol, with one user noting that the protocol is typically HDX for connections via Citrix.
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ControlUp One Platform
The Importance of Folder Structure for ControlUp Reporting Data
The ControlUp team discusses a recent folder structure change that has resulted in reporting data being split between the old and new directory. It is not possible to move the older data to the new location and there is no way to hide it from other users. The historic data will eventually drop off after a year and will only show under the year selection. Some users have found that the folder structure greatly affects their stress levels, alerts, automation, and reports. It is advised to make changes to the folder structure only for significant reasons as it can still be adjusted for minor projects without impacting the main structure of the historical data.
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Solving Permissions Issues with Edge Devices in DEX
A user experienced a permissions issue with their team and edge devices in Solve. When using DEX, only a select few have access to the remote tools, despite having Editor rights. The user checked the migration but did not find any issues. Another user suggested checking for another role that may have been applied. After removing the additional role, access was granted. The link to remote control a device is: https://support.controlup.com/docs/remote-control-or-shadow-a-device
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SSO for ControlUp: Covering Multiple Features
A user asked if setting up Single Sign-On (SSO) for Dex would also cover Insights and Solve or if they needed to set up individual SSO for those. Another user responded that SSO through Dex would cover all three and that Insights and Solve would be deprecated in mid-May.
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Troubleshooting Memory Usage with ControlUp
A user asked for assistance with a Citrix server that experienced memory usage spikes, causing the pagefile to fill and lock user profiles. They wanted to know how to identify the cause using ControlUp. It was suggested that they use the Reporting feature to see the top 5 processes using memory at the time of the incident. However, this did not provide the desired information as it could be multiple processes using small amounts of memory rather than one process using a large amount.
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Troubleshooting SAML Setup for DEX in ControlUp
A user was having issues setting up SAML for DEX and reached out for assistance. The ControlUp team suggested checking the Endpoint/Assertion Login URL configured in Okta, as well as ensuring the correct region is selected. The user later realized they had provided the wrong URL to their Okta admin and resolved the issue.
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Troubleshooting remotedx metrics on multiple user sessions with Citrix server
A user asked about an issue with remotedx metrics on multiple user sessions accessing a Citrix server. Another user replied that it should work for all sessions. Open a support ticket if the issue persists.
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Windows Compatibility and .NET Core Support in ControlUp
A user is testing the new platform and ran into issues on Windows 7 x86 SP3 and Windows 7 x64 SP2, which have been modified heavily. The user expects that only versions of Windows supported by Microsoft would also be supported by ControlUp. However, the v9 agent suggests support for W7 x64 SP1+. The user is also considering the vagueness of .net core support for W7 and the plans to migrate to .net core 8 or 9, as support for .net core 6 is ending.
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The Difference Between Worst Case and Max Metrics in ControlUp
Discussed the difference between worst case and Max metrics and how it depends on whether lower or higher is desirable. There were varying opinions on the topic internally, and further exploration of the new data in streaming is needed.
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ControlUp’s New Streaming Reports Excite Users for Clearer Data and Insights
Users are excited about the new streaming reports from ControlUp, with one user particularly happy about the available data for PVS write cache usage trends. Another user inquires about where to find the report, prompting a discussion about using raw data for creating custom reports and the benefits of having historical data in the streaming reports. There is also mention of rotating reboot schedules and how the raw data can showcase the effects of changes made.
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